Summertime blood drives like this one help keep blood supplies from falling short during a critical time, as schools and colleges close for the summer and many employees take summer vacations, according to the New York Blood Center.

“We have been sponsoring quarterly blood drives at Kessler for over a year now and would love to break our record,” said Kessler Senior Physical Therapist Laurie Liss. “One person can help save a life.”

To donate blood you must be between 17 and 76 years old, or 16-year-olds can donate with parental consent form and those over 76 can donate with a doctor’s note. Bring ID and proof of age.

Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and meet other requirements. Most medications will not make you ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat before arriving. For donor eligibility questions, call 800-933-2566.

For an appointment, call 800-933-2566 or go to NYBloodCenter.org. Use group code 67205. Walk-ins welcome.

MORRISTOWN,NJ— An earthquake was registered in Morristown Monday evening. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured 1.7 magnitude with a depth of 5 km. The exact location was mapped at 2km south south west of Morristown.

Earthquakes measuring 2.0 magnitude or below are generally not felt by the public, but registered and measured locally. These ...

WESTFIELD, NJ – Lovers of the silver screen, both filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike, gathered this weekend to celebrate and experience the 5th Annual Rahway International Film Festival at Downtown Westfield’s James Ward Mansion. Running Friday evening through Sunday, guests could come and go to partake in any or all of the weekend’s many offerings.

CLARK, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 29, Clark Township’s Online Historical Archives will be revealed during a special presentation at the Clark Library. The collection includes books, historic photos, yearbooks and images of old newspapers.

The public is invited to join the Clark Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Clark Library and other town officials at this ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its 28th annual FestiFall in Downtown Westfield Sunday. The popular street fair and its springtime counterpart, Spring Fling (also a GWACC event) are always rain or shine, and this Sunday there was plenty of shine as temperatures reached into the 90s.

Midtown Authentic buys what they call “ex-boyfriend gifts,” such as bags, shoes, watches and jewelry along other designer items. They buy, sell and trade only the best authentic designer couture, according to owner Rory ...